4. Flat, non-pile fabrics usually
show soil early in use. Some wear
well, but all show wear earlier
than pile fabrics.

5. Better-quality fabrics are actually
better values and will cost less in
the long run.

6. Loop-pile type fabrics 0r tapes
fl

9.

tries, with long floating yarns,
become defaced with buckles,
hooks, etc.

Fabrics made with smooth synthetic yarns in the body of the
fabric will unravel easily and pull
out at the seams of cushion
covers. Fabrics with less than 32
fill threads per inch will pull out
at the seams, unless they are
rubberized on the back side.
High-quality, woven, plastic-yarn
cloths, with their decorative
weave designs and colors, can be
used with highly satisfactory and
pleasing results when sewn properly to soft-fabric side-boxings.
It is extremely hazardous to use

unsupported plastic films over
spring and resilient-cushion construction. The film will crack or
split open to expose the cushioning. Soon after this happens, the
cushion is plucked out and
destroyed by vandals.

10. Unsupported plastic films take a
permanent set. They can be
stretched, after which they will
return to very nearly their original shape. If this stretching is
repeated, the return will be less
each time. This characteristic
causes areas of loose wrinkles in
the seats and backs.

11. Cloth-supported imitation leathers
with properly formulated coatings make excellent covering for
certain installations. Some of
imitation leathersl characteristics
are: their ready adaptability to
washing for sanitary purposes;
good seating properties through the slippery surface, which enables chair occupants to move
around in their seats without
having their clothes shift as well;
and the formation of a moistureproof barrier for the cushioning
materials.

12. Nylon fabrics have wonderful
abrasion resistance, but, unless
they are suitably constructed with
proper yarns, they produce a
matted-down appearance. Nylon
fabrics with a combination-cord
weave and pile stripe are best for
public seating. There are several
styles on the market, in frieze
patterns, fiat weaves, and pile
constructions. Most of them are
good for household use, but for
public seating extreme care must
be exercised to select those that
will serve well.

There are more matters to consider in
buying upholstering materials than the
average individual realizes. Many thousands of dollars a year are being wasted
because improper choices are made. It is
hoped that the foregoing will be of
benefit to those who will be faced with the responsibility of wise selection in
the future.

IN REUPHOLSTERING TOO . . . THE FABRICS ARE IMPORTANT

While the life of a theatre chair is
generally conceded to be eight to ten
years, vandalism, heavy trafiic, and other
relatively local conditions often reduce
this period and cause a need for earlier
n*J'uvcnation. Then again, chair life can
often be stretched for several years longer
through a complete reupholstering job.

Pictured here is an interesting view of the freshly roupholstered chairs in the
Strand, Lexington, Ky. An attractive
Weave of gray, green and red Lumitc on the backs and a single stripe weave of the same fabric on the seats has pror
duccd a trim, serviceable result. Lumite
woven plastic fabrics have become popular amoinr theatres due to their stainproof, non - inflammable, long- wearing,
and easy clcaning characteristics. Still
another attribute of woven plastic fabrics is their unique "breathing" quality
permitting air to circulate between the
threads and eliminate sticky feeling.